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August 2010 Children's Club Established Lines: A Show for All Seasons in the Accessories, Gifts and Footwear Markets - Part V
High quality, European baby clothes, toys, and accessories Wholesale: $20 - $49 Sizes: 1m - 18m Standouts: The rompers (one with a sock bootie and wrist rattle, one with brushed French terry bow detail and hand embroidered mock pocket, the romper in baby French terry with cut and sewn stripes); the linen dress with large bow and piping detail and matching pant; the little boys' 3-piece sweater knit cardigan, linen shirt, and yarn dyed linen trouser; the linen dress with large bow and piping detail; the unisex diamond stitched, hooded microfiber coat.
FYI: This 115-year-old London-based company; known for making chic, timeless, classic clothing for babies (and their fastidious attention to detail) are literally a "household name in England". All the items come on their own special wood hangers, beautifully gift packaged and ready to go in keepsake handmade boxes. Tel: 212 947 5611 E-mail: sales@eurokids.com
Baby accessories, eco-friendly, infant wear, layette, organic Designer: Amy Liang Wholesale: $1.75 - $14 Sizes: Infant, Layette Standouts: The basic one-pieces, footies, kimono sleeved layering tops, and burpie sets made from soy and organic cotton and printed with Tara Hogan's wonderful illustrations (an elephant, zebra, dog, deer); the brand new Janey Baby Collection (consisting of a body suit and one-piece lounge tee printed with a chimpanzee, a lynx, a beaver, a kangaroo, a parrot).
FYI: Baby Soy is the first company to use eco friendly, ultra soft, soybean fiber for baby clothes; their brand new Janey Collection, is a collaboration with the famed Jane Goodall and the proceeds from the sale of each product will go to benefit the Jane Goodall Institute. Tel: 626 289 7770 E-mail: david@babysoyusa.com
Cool belts and accessories for cool kids Designer: Robin Halperin Wholesale: $5 - $26 Ages: Girls 7 - 14 Standouts: The brand new School/Messenger bags; the new 'pyramid' studded bags; the small wristlets and hoboes; the brand new "Tweet Collection" featuring an interchangeable leather bracelet with interchangeable leather 'tweet' charms; the manmade leather headbands decorated with butterflies, flowers, bows, studs; the studded fashion belts, the belts with rhinestone snake buckles, the butterfly belt buckles.
FYI: Ms. Halperin was known for her fashion forward belts but decided she wanted to make Rockin Robin an "all around accessory company" with an emphasis on fashion forward items that are "different", so she recently added bags, hair accessories, and the "Tweet Collection" to her line. Tel: 201 2074922 E-mail: robin@rockinrobinbelts.com
Unique and individual 100% combed cotton T-shirts and one-pieces Designer: Susan Wagner Wholesale: $8.50 - $9.95 Sizes: infant - toddler Standouts: The super-soft combed cotton t shirts and one-pieces printed with irresistibly cute and trendy sayings (many of which are western or equestrian themed) such as 'I'm Famous on Facebook', 'Hot to Trot', 'Lil Ranch Diva', and 'Cowboy'.
FYI: Founded in 2004, the premise of the line is that our little ones are all individuals with distinct personalities and each one has his or her own sense of style and their clothing should reflect this. The company is dedicated to supporting charities, such as Room to Grow and R Baby Foundation and their tagline is, "cause your child is way beyond cute". Tel: 800 228 1042 E-mail: team@uncommonlycute.com
Classic French sportswear for babies and children Wholesale: $9 - $35 Sizes: 3 months - 6 years Standouts: Their appealing interpretations of the always popular and traditional Breton striped sweaters and T-shirts (which are THE item of the summer for boys, girls, men, and women of all ages); the faded blue denim separates; the crisp white hooded raincoat.
FYI: In business for 12 years, the name of the company, Weekend a la Mer, means "weekend by the sea" in French and one quick look at the crisp, classic, and forever appealing sportswear separates (played out in the always popular color palette of red, white, and blue), explains why this is so perfect. Among their celebrity mom fans: Naomi Watts, Suri Cruise, and Madonna. Tel: C&C Childrenswear, 212 564-3031 E-mail: Carmelite@cc-childrenwear.com
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